The NYLA Developing Leaders Program’s mission is to connect, educate, and empower rising leaders in the library profession. This comprehensive six-month program, running from January to June, is tailored for library professionals with a minimum of three years of experience looking to explore and strengthen their leadership skills. Application deadline EXTENDED through November 29 or
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Check it out – you’ll find it at the same URL as our old calendar: https://midhudson.org/calendar, so no need to bookmark any new pages. Our new calendar boasts: If you registered for an event on the old calendar, do not worry. We have transferred all registrations. We hope you enjoy the update! If you have any
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is a monthly installment where Rebekkah will answer your questions! Feel free to submit your question here or contact Rebekkah at rsmith@midhudson.org with the subject line: AMA Trustee Question.
Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is a cooperative public library system chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and overseen by the New York State Education Department via the Division of Library Development (DLD). MHLS is dedicated to working together with sixty-six (66) member libraries in the Mid-Hudson region to strengthen local library services
How people receive and interpret information in today’s media-saturated world requires boards to put more energy and fundings towards public relations and advocacy work. The chapter on Public Relations & Advocacy is much more detailed, delving into issues around reputation management and crisis communications for the first time in the Handbooks’ history. Trustee responsibilities are
WebJunction is hosting a webinar series to provide training for library staff, featuring library and community experts from diverse sectors. Ultimately, the project aims to inform a comprehensive research agenda that emphasizes the vital roles libraries and community organizations play in enhancing public health and fostering sustainable practices. Through these efforts, Building Resilient Communities strives
The Digital Equity Academy offers a unique learning experience to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a real impact. This class is free, and you don’t need any previous digital equity experience – just the desire to improve digital equity in your community! Over the course of seven months, delve into
The FY 2023-2024 State Aid for Public Library Construction Grant Program Awards totaling $1,407,025.00 have been announced and ten Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) Member Libraries and the MHLS have been awarded funds. 2024 Awards in the Mid-Hudson Library System D.R. Evarts Library District: $132,754.00New water services and fire suppression system, and upgrades to existing mechanical
The Technology chapter was greatly changed from the last edition to address issues surrounding digital equity, inclusion, and justice as well as the importance of staff training in light of the new minimum standards for association and public libraries. Also discussed in the chapter are the realities for budgeting for technology in a way that
Kristin O’Neill, Deputy Director and Counsel for the Committee on Open Government, will be presenting a virtual Freedom of Information Law information session and a virtual Open Meetings Law information session, both on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. You are welcome to sign up for one or both programs.Pre-registration is required. The programs will consist of
